At Coram Beanstalk we are passionate about helping children discover the pleasure in reading and learning to love books. We are so lucky to have some incredible children's authors as Coram Beanstalk reading helpers but also many more who offer their time and support to help promote our work.
Abi was a reading helper in London primary schools from 2015 until she moved to Scotland with her family. She is the author of the highly acclaimed Dreamsnatcher trilogy and Sky Song series of books, amongst others. Read more... Read more
Author of the Mango and Bambang series of books and picture books Grab That Rabbit and Picking Pickle, Polly has been supporting children with their reading as a volunteer for Coram Beanstalk since 2011. Read more... Read more
Piers was a Coram Beanstalk reading helper in London for 10 years. He is the author of The Last Wild Trilogy, There May be a Castle, The Lost Magician and The Frozen Sea. Read more... Read more
Peter’s debut novel Cogheart and follow up Moonlocket are both highly commended novels and Coram Beanstalk children in London benefitted from his reading support for several years. Peter enthralled Coram Beanstalk children at BookFest 2018. Read more... Read more
Author of The Great Chocoplot, Chris has made the move from his hometown in the North East to South London where he volunteered as a Coram Beanstalk reading helper. Read more... Read more
Andy is best known for writing fun factual books including The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff and The Clue is in the Poo. He’s an energetic advocate of reading for pleasure, loves doing events, and is excited to support Coram Beanstalk’s work in the South-West of England. Read more
Dan Smith writes books for both adults and children and lives in the North East where he is a great advocate for Coram Beanstalk. His children's books include Boy X, Below Zero and The Invasion of Crooked Oak, which is published by the dyslexic-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. Read more
Author of a series of books about a Viking and his dog, Gary writes and teaches in Kent so is particularly interested in supporting Coram Beanstalk in the South East. Read more... Read more
Jemma is best known for The Adventurers Series, featuring a group of children and their Border collie as they travel everywhere from Cornwall to Cairo in search of treasure, adventure and fun. She is also a Coram Beanstalk reading helper in Kent! Read more here... Read more
John Dougherty is the author of many hilarious books including Oscar's Book Prize winner 2018 There's a Pig Up My Nose and also the Stinkbomb and Ketchup-face series. He is also a poet and songwriter, based in Gloucestershire, John is delighted to support our expansion into the county. Read more here.. Read more
Joshua Seigal is an internationally renowned poet, performer and educator. Author of #BeanstalkBrilliant 'I Don’t Like Poetry', Joshua has entertained our reading helpers and issued our 'Can you find out how to make someone laugh?' summer reading challenge! Read more
Best known for lively, quirky picture books, many of Joyce’s books have been dramatized for stage and puppet shows. As a resident in Norfolk, Joyce is keen to help promote our work in the East of England. Read more... Read more